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Roasted Butternut Squash, Potato, and Ground Beef Skillet

This skillet is the perfect breakfast option for a large, hungry group!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: beef skillet, breakfast, breakfast skillet, healthy breakfast, high protein breakfast, squash recipe
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Cutting Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 small Butternut squash (seeded, outer skin removed)
  • 3 large Carrots (peeled & diced)
  • 4-6 Yukon gold potatoes (diced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 small White or yellow onion (diced)
  • 4-5 sprigs Fresh rosemary (whole or chopped)
  • Olive oil (for cooking)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Cumin (optional)
  • Smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  • Wash squash, carrots, and potatoes well. Peel them. 
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Chop potatoes and squash into bite-sized cubes, and dice the carrots. Set the diced carrots aside.
  • Place the potato and squash pieces onto the lined baking sheet and drizzle generously with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and add 3 rosemary sprigs throughout.
  • Once the oven reaches 425°F, place the baking sheet inside and cook for 35-40 mins, flipping the vegetables halfway.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, mince the garlic and finely chop your onions.
  • Heat a generous amount of olive oil up on the cast iron skillet and fry the minced garlic and onion for about 3 mins or until they turn golden brown.
  • Add the diced carrots to the skillet, and fry for another 5 mins or until they look like they've been cooked through.
  • Add ground beef to the pan and season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Start breaking it up into beef crumbles as it cooks.
  • Once the potatoes and squash are cooked, add them into the skillet and incorporate with the rest of the ingredients. 
  • Place the skillet into the oven and broil for 1-2 mins or until everything becomes crispy at the top. Make sure to keep a close eye on the food as it broils so it doesn't burn. 
  • Adjust seasonings as needed and serve with your favorite side salad.